1941-S 50c MS PL

Prooflike surfaces. The 1941-S is the key date of what collectors who filled albums over the years labeled as the short set of Walkers, lasting from 1941 to 1947. This collectible issue is easily accessible in Mint State up to and including MS66. At MS67, they are very rare and much more valuable. Major warning that the strikes for this date are very weak with rare, strongly struck pieces bringing premiums. They come either blazing white luster or toning of various sorts.

Obverse Description

Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field.

Reverse Description

A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.